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Gone are the days when people upgraded to a new house every few years. Moving
home is now so expensive — the cost rising faster rate than house prices
over the past decade — that many homeowners opt to improve rather than move.
Despite a plethora of home-improvement shows, from Kevin McCloud’s Grand
Designs to [Sarah] Beeny’s Restoration Nightmare, it can be
daunting embarking on a renovation project for the first time. Whether you
plan to extend your kitchen, knock down a wall or refit the bathroom, here
are ten things you should know before you start.